Chapter 24: How Could Such a Talent Be a Military Doctor?

"You are right."

"How can such a talent be relegated to the logistics corps?"

"I will personally petition the King, citing his military merits, to request his transfer to the main camp as an officer rather than remaining in the logistics corps," Wang Jian said immediately.

The military systems of the logistics corps and the main camp might be the same.

However, their status and position were entirely different.

The logistics corps.

They handled miscellaneous affairs.

They moved corpses. Although they were incorporated into the military, they were essentially corvée laborers with military registration.

Without military registration, they would simply be laborers.

Thus, ten thousand men in the logistics corps were inferior to a single military Marquis in the regular army of the main camp; they might have more people under their command, but they lacked authority.

Based on the military achievements Zhao Feng had earned this time, he was sufficient to be promoted several ranks, and his nobility would also increase. But if he remained confined to the logistics corps, such an advancement would be negligible.

However, if Zhao Feng's military registration were transferred to the regular main camp, that advancement would be a true elevation.

"A man of such caliber—I am truly curious to meet him," Wang Ben said with a smile.

Just then!

"Report!"

"Military Physician Chen has delivered an urgent report!"

The commander of Wang Jian's personal guard ran quickly into the camp, holding a bamboo slip in his hands.

"Military Physician Chen is the head disciple of the Great Physician of Xia and the chief physician of our Lantian camp. If he comes with an urgent report, it must be something major," Wang Ben remarked.

"Indeed."

Wang Jian nodded.

He then stepped forward quickly and took the urgent report from Master Chen to read it.

Upon reading it.

Wang Jian's expression turned strange once again.

"Father, what is it?"

"Has something happened at the infirmary?"

"I heard that Yan'er almost died at the hands of Bao Yuan this time, and fortunately was saved by that Zhao Feng. I wonder if it concerns my sister."

Seeing Wang Jian's expression, Wang Ben spoke up with some anxiety.

"Your sister almost died at the hands of Bao Yuan?"

As expected.

Upon hearing the news about Wang Yan, Wang Jian's expression changed instantly.

"This report isn't about Yan'er?" Wang Ben felt a surge of panic in his heart.

He had just been momentarily clouded by concern.

When he had received Wang Yan's report, news regarding her had been secretly reported by the personal guards protecting her.

After all, Wang Ben had given orders.

Any matters regarding Wang Yan must be reported immediately.

"I am asking you."

"Your sister was nearly harmed by Bao Yuan?" Wang Jian frowned deeply, his tone becoming stern.

"Father."

"It was the personal guards I sent to protect Yan'er who reported it privately."

"This battle was extremely perilous. Yan'er pursued Bao Yuan all the way, but during the clash between the two armies, she grew too eager for glory and was surrounded by Bao Yuan's guards."

"Fortunately, that Zhao Feng happened to arrive just in time, killing Bao Yuan and saving Yan'er."

Constrained by Wang Jian's authority, Wang Ben could only reply.

"That girl truly does not understand the perils of the battlefield, daring to advance recklessly for glory," Wang Jian said with a cold face, feeling both angry and worried.

"Father, what does this urgent report say?"

"Military Physician Chen has always been responsible for treating the wounded; he almost never submits reports," Wang Ben asked, immediately changing the subject.

From his father's reaction, he could tell it wasn't about his sister.

"This Zhao Feng..."

"Is truly an extraordinary man," Wang Jian suddenly remarked with emotion.

Wang Ben looked at him, filled with questions.

"Military Physician Chen is asking me for a man."

"The man he wants is precisely this Zhao Feng," Wang Jian said with a smile.

"What does he want Zhao Feng for?" Wang Ben was even more confused.

"Zhao Feng is proficient in medicine. He has created a technique called 'suturing,' as well as a method for cauterization and disinfection."

"These medical techniques have caused the survival rate of severely wounded soldiers in the infirmary to skyrocket. Originally, it was rare for even one in ten severely wounded soldiers to survive, but under the treatment of Zhao Feng's new medical methods, only a dozen or so out of over two hundred severely wounded soldiers died; the rest had their lives saved," Wang Jian spoke slowly.

As he spoke.

He could not hide his shock.

As a High General of Great Qin, he was very familiar with the camps under his command and well aware of the attrition caused by wounded soldiers.

He naturally understood what this medical breakthrough reported by Master Chen could bring to the military camp—or rather, what it could bring to the entirety of Great Qin.

"To possess such miraculous medical skills?"

"Only a dozen deaths out of over two hundred severely wounded soldiers?"

"That could be called a miracle in the infirmary," Wang Ben said, also looking horrified.

"If it were not so, Master Chen would certainly not have come to me for a man via an urgent report."

"Zhao Feng, this man is truly remarkable."

"Not only is his martial prowess astonishing, but he is also proficient in the medicine of saving the dying," Wang Jian's eyes held a sense of curiosity.

But as soon as he finished speaking.

Wang Ben immediately snapped back to reality: "Father, a talent like this must be truly utilized by our Great Qin. Medical skills can be passed down and taught, and since Military Physician Chen holds him in such high regard and has saved so many people, he has likely learned Zhao Feng's techniques himself. In that case, having one more Zhao Feng in the infirmary or one less makes no difference."

"But with such bravery, Great Qin absolutely cannot be without such a courageous warrior."

"Father once said,"

"It is easy to obtain ten thousand soldiers, but extremely difficult to obtain a brave general."

"Zhao Feng is so fierce; because of him, Great Qin was able to avoid Bao Yuan's ambush and avoid having our supply lines cut off this time."

"Zhao Feng's bravery is undeniable."

"How can we let such a brave general become a mere physician?" Wang Ben said urgently.

In his view, Zhao Feng's value was not as simple as being a doctor; he was meant to be a fierce general within the Lantian main camp.

Wang Jian glanced at Wang Ben and smiled. "Do you think I am foolish? If we let a man of such ferocity become a physician, Meng Wu and the others would surely mock me."

"Then, Father."

"If Zhao Feng is transferred to the main camp, I want him to serve in my division," Wang Ben said with a direct smile.

As soon as these words fell.

A smile appeared on Wang Jian's face: "You're quite the strategist, aren't you? However, your main camp is currently only supporting, not leading the main assault. Even if we were to incorporate Zhao Feng into the main camp, he would need to be placed under Li Teng's command."

"And what about after the destruction of Han?" Wang Ben was not giving up easily.

It was his first time seeing a soldier so incredibly brave, and naturally, he wanted to bring him under his own command.

"We shall see then."

Wang Jian smiled faintly, but then his expression turned serious and grim: "Nearly ten thousand Han troops were lurking in Yangcheng. If not for the bravery of the logistics corps in holding them back, our army's central supply route would have been severed by the Han army, with unimaginable consequences."

"The ambush at Yangcheng could have been avoided. Li Teng was too eager for glory and advanced recklessly; he deserves punishment."

"Pass my command: reprimand Li Teng severely, and record this incident for now."

"After the destruction of Han, if there are no further lapses, this mistake may be forgiven. If there are more lapses, he shall be punished heavily alongside the others."

Hearing this.

Wang Ben immediately accepted the order: "This general obeys!"

"Go."

"Besides, quickly report the situation here to Xianyang so the King is aware of the battle progress!" Wang Jian nodded.